Mason vs Machinist
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Mason
$53,480
National Median Salary
Total Jobs211,600
Annual Openings19,200
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Machinist
$51,720
National Median Salary
Total Jobs384,700
Annual Openings35,400
Training1-2 yr certificate or apprenticeship
Metric
Mason
Machinist
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $53,480* | $51,720 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 211,600 | 384,700* |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 19,200 | 35,400* |
Training Time | 3 yr apprenticeship | 1-2 yr certificate or apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Masons
Illinois$87,320
New York$83,450
New Jersey$79,870
Massachusetts$76,540
Alaska$74,210
Top States for Machinists
Alaska$78,430
Connecticut$74,890
Washington$72,340
California$70,120
Massachusetts$68,450